US Bridges

Aurelius Road over Red Cedar River

Good

Ingham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003955

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurelius Road over Red Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aurelius Road over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,543 by 2021. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAurelius Road
CrossesRed Cedar River
LocationIn the City of Lansing
RouteCity Street 2003
Coordinates42.71663, -84.5226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2010)
Projected traffic10,543 by 2021
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aurelius Road over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Aurelius Road over Red Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Aurelius Road over Red Cedar River carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Aurelius Road over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Aurelius Road over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.